Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Cebu Province
Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City
HAGNAYA INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Hagnaya, San Remigio, Cebu

SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 9

QUARTER 4

Name: ____________________________ Grade & Section: ____________ Date: ________Score: ______

I. WRITTEN TEST

Directions: Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.

____ 1. Anyone can be a victim of cyber-attacks.
____ 2. With technology’s advancement, people can be vulnerable to any form of cyber threats.
____ 3. Cyber-bullying can cause trauma to the victim.
____ 4. Ignore cyber-attacks and let these die naturally.
____ 5. It is very important to secure one’s social media accounts often.
____ 6. Social injustice issues would be things like unfair labor practices, racial discrimination, age,
ethnicity, gender discrimination, so on and so forth.
____ 7. Discrimination is a normal and natural practice in the society.
____ 8. In the real world, the things that people value can have positive and negative consequences.
____ 9. Racism is only for black people.
____ 10. Educated people don’t discriminate.

Directions: Match the social issues in Column A and the solutions in Column B. Write the letter of
your answer on the blank space provided before each number.

Directions: Evaluate each argument by choosing the most appropriate word to assess the claim.
Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Many cities and municipalities have designated bike lanes on the roads. This move gives equal
access to various types of motorists. At least, bike riders will be protected and given priority.
The argument is __________.
a. illogical b. reasonable c. unjustified d. weak
2. Banning plastic bags will greatly reduce the problem of wastes polluting the natural waters. It is
reported that a million tons of plastic wastes each year went to the Philippine waters. This is a huge
number so we must act as soon as possible and banning the use of plastic bags will gradually ease
the situation.
The argument is __________.
a. baseless b. biased c. unverified d. valid
3. The COVID pandemic has damaged the economy. It has also threatened the safety of children in
their own homes. Many children do not feel safe anymore because of the threats and abuse they have
received from family members. This is very alarming.
The argument is __________.
a. factual b. overgeneralized c. reliable d. unsupported
4. Internet connection in the Philippines is a big concern. Because of social distancing protocols,
people are currently forced to study, work, and do business at home. Thus, the need for strong internet
connectivity is now a priority, and a basic need. Clients are calling internet providers for immediate
action as the former judiciously pays their consumption every month. Can this be resolved?
The argument is __________.
a. impartial b. logical c. one-sided d. unproven
5. The continually increasing strength of weather disturbances and other natural disasters is an
upsetting condition for all. Consequently, there is a need to plan and implement long-term solutions
that could safeguard people from harm and protect lives. The public and private sectors needed in the
framework should collaborate to come up with tangible measures
The argument is __________.
a. agreeable b. applicable c. supported d. unrealistic

Directions: Read and analyze the sentences below. Identify whether the statements are just describing a
situation (DESCRIPTIVE), or it lays value judgements (NORMATIVE). Write D if its DESCRIPTIVE and N if
its NORMATIVE.
__________1. Michael Jackson died in 2009.
__________2. Surrogates should make life-sustaining treatment decisions based on their knowledge of
patients’ preferences.
__________3. The car is red.
__________4. Jazz is better than pop music.
__________5. Killing an innocent person is wrong.
__________6. The river is flowing quickly.
__________7. NO FACEMASK, NO ENTRY!
__________8. Low sugar consumption reduces risk of diabetes and heart
failures.
__________9. Your electrocardiogram results are normal.
__________10. It is good that Bernice studied hard for her test.

II. PERFORMANCE TEST

Directions: Read the informative article below and answer the questions that follow.

Cyber-bullying is mostly common among teenagers, children and occurs when one is
threatened, harassed or humiliated with digital and interactive technologies. The methods used in
cyberbullying are the only access to technology.
Cyber-bullying can result in detrimental effects on both the bully and the bullied. The worst
consequences of cyberbullying are the fatal impact of such instances. The other vital reason is that
bullies are normally instigators in nature, and with the cyberspace, they can involve a large number of
people.
Cybersecurity plays an important role in preventing some difficult and heinous crimes like
blackmailing, fraud transactions through another account, leakage of personal information. It is the
responsibility of every citizen to spread awareness among everyone and keep their system and
network security updated to prevent cyber attacks from happening worldwide. Internet users should be
properly educated on how to be immune to internet dangers.
January 21, 2021 by Prasanna
https://www.aplustopper.com/cyber-bullying-essay/

Cyber-bullying can result in detrimental effects on both the bully and the bullied.

1.When we say detrimental, it means. _______________________________________________

2.Why do you think the author said that cyber-bullying can be detrimental? In what ways can it be?
The other vital reason is that bullies are normally instigators in nature, and with the cyberspace,
they can involve a large number of people.

3.What could be the other words for instigators? Please check the appropriate circle of your
choice.
initiators guides masterminds
originators assistors planners

Cyberbullying can result in detrimental effects on both the bully and the bullied.
The worst consequences of cyberbullying are the fatal impact of such instances.

4.What is meant by fatal impact in this excerpt?

____________________________________________________________________________

5.What is the author’s point of view on cyber-attacks?

____________________________________________________________________________

Directions: Choose one problem in our country today. Briefly describe the causes of the problem and
the solutions done to address it. (10pts)

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Directions: Give your reactions to the following activities. Complete the sentences with
appropriate words or phrases and state a suitable value judgment for each. (5pts each)